The Historic Traveller Blog

Spring equinox is upon us and you all know what that means. The term “spring cleaning” readily comes to mind and I can hear some of you groan because you are not looking forward to any cleaning at all. So how about we help you to get away from anything to do with spring cleaning, even if just for a short time?

Life is busy and relationships can be hard work. Time is a limited resources and a lot of couples put off treating each other for next week, next month or next year. However, with the costs of air travel and hotels stays coming down, maybe now, today, is the day to book that romantic escape…

The Christmas and New Year’s festivities are all but a memory now. However, the entertainment calendar does not stop there and the next annual celebration is nearly upon us. We are talking about St Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the 14th of February every year across most parts of the world. So what plans do you…

Most famous for the Northern Lights, Northern Norway lives up to its fame in more ways than one. Enjoy winter wildlife safari or the jaw dropping beauty of the midnight sun. While you are here you can also experience the indigenous culture of the Sami, Norway’s first inhabitants. Norway is a nation endowed with natural…

Slovakia. This eastern European country has been largely left untouched by much of the tourist trade in Europe, however this has some of the very best in luxurious historic hotels. Slovakia is a country which boasts fabulous wild countryside. It is a relatively small country in size but this certainly isn’t to say that there…

The Historic Hotels of Europe, the leading name in historical and culturally relevant luxury hotels, honoured some of the finest properties in Europe at the 2015 Historic Hotels of Europe Awards. Hosted in the stunning Hotel Elizabeth in Trenčín, Slovakia on October 27th 2014, the winning hotels were announced at the ceremony by the Chairman…

So you’ve booked your flights and researched the wonderful history of your chosen destination, but have you thought long and hard about where you’ll rest your head at night? Switzerland is one of the most fascinating places to visit and explore. Discover the rolling mountains and beautiful meandering fjords. Bordered by France and Germany, it…

There is a magic often associated with ancient castles which makes them exciting hotel locations. Spread across the European continent are hundreds of restored castles which have been turned into amazing hotels, garnering a respectable star rating, usually a minimum of 3 stars. Usually set in idyllic secluded location castle hotels make ideal retreat and…

If you are looking for the perfect fairytale wedding venue for your big day, consider Chateau Sundbyholm, Sweden a charming castle built around 1640. the castle is situated lakeside on Lake Mälaren. You can enjoy stunning views of the lake and surrounding area during your stay at the hotel. Within the castle you will discover an array…